Overview

• Many owners are installing fans or setting air conditioning on timers to keep pets cool during hot periods at home.
• Retailers like El Corte Inglés and Tiendanimal have launched summer collections featuring refrigerated mats, gel bandanas, cooling vests and frozen snacks.
• Experts recommend testing ground temperature with a palm-held “five-second rule,” walking dogs only in early morning or late evening and favoring grassy paths.
• Daily brushing helps remove excess fur and improve air flow under heavy coats to lower pets’ body heat.
• Guardians should consult veterinarians before trying new cooling products and can offer small pools or take dogs to designated beaches where permitted.